WAR 2’s box-office collapse has raised questions about whether Hrithik Roshan still holds the stardom that once made him Bollywood’s most bankable star. The film’s failure has left trade experts and audiences divided.
Despite being known as one of Bollywood’s most versatile actors, Hrithik is struggling with a string of underperforming films. Vikram Vedha (2022), Fighter (2024), and now WAR 2 have all failed to deliver the expected results.
WAR 2 was expected to be a landmark project for Hrithik after the franchise soared with the 2019 blockbuster WAR. Instead, it has been labelled one of the biggest cinematic disasters in recent memory.
This time, the spotlight shifted to Jr. NTR. His massive stardom and audience base in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana drove most of the film’s advance bookings in the South. Trade reports suggest that without Jr. NTR, the film would have sunk deeper.
Fans were left questioning why Hrithik could not carry forward a franchise that once made him the face of Bollywood’s action genre. His long career gaps and selective script choices have only added to concerns about stagnation.
With three consecutive flops, critics believe rebuilding credibility with the masses will be a tough challenge for Hrithik. Many argue his time may have passed, but others still hold faith in his star power.
The announcement of Krrish 4, Hrithik’s directorial debut, is now seen as his big chance for creative redemption. Industry insiders suggest that only a personal project like Krrish 4 can bring back his lost stardom.
Whether Hrithik, now stepping into the role of actor-turned-director, can rewrite his legacy remains the question everyone is waiting to see answered.
